06/10/2012
Themes of the Psalms
* Psalm 55 – about being betrayed by someone close to you.
* Psalm 56 – about feeling trapped, pinned down or captured.
* Psalm 57 – about feeling threatened by a powerful enemy.
Other Themes
Abandonment: 21; 87.
Appeal for justice & protection: 7; 16; 34; 58; 139.
Bodily Sickness: 6; 87; 101.
Confidence in God: 22; 30; 45; 61; 120.
Death: 68.
God’s faithfulness to His people: 135.
God’s goodness, compassion & love: 33; 91; 102; 110; 144; 145.
General Distress: 3; 6; 12; 21; 68; 141.
General Sorrow: 43; 73; 78; 79.
Grateful: 32; 65; 97; 115.
Humility: 130.
In Praise of the Word of God: 118.
In times of trouble: 3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 30, 40, 46, 49, 55, 56, 57, 62, 63, 80, 85, 86, 90, 107, 118, 144, 146.
Joy/Happiness: 95; 148; 149; 150.
Longing for God: 41; 42; 62.
Needing God’s Forgiveness: 31; 50.
Needing God’s Help: 3.
Peace and Joy: 4.
Repentance: 6; 31; 32; 37; 38; 50; 51; 101; 102; 129; 130; 142; 143.
Petitions for Protection and Strength: 24; 60.
Petitions in Time of Trouble: 12; 60; 90; 123.
Praise to God: 8; 47; 95; 96; 99; 102; 103; 116; 148; 150.
Prayers of the Falsely Accused: 7; 34; 56; 68.
Sick or Suffering: 21; 37; 85; 87; 108; 122.
Sin: 50.
Thanksgiving: 29; 106; 115; 117; 125; 137.
Thanksgiving & Gratitude to God: 64; 91; 144; 145.
The Lord Shepherd of His Flock: 22.
The Marvels of God’s Creation: 8.
Trust: 10; 15; 22; 61; 90; 120; 124; 130.
Unjust Treatment: 34.
Worried: 12; 55.
Enjoy!!